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Zachary Wheeler • February 14, 2024

Mixing and Matching


 

When it comes to mixing textures and styles there is a correct way to do so. Many times, if there is a piece of furniture that a client has in their home, whether it is a vintage piece or a statement piece, we can make it work with modern design.

I love to mix textures. For example, velvet and linen to glass and metals. I had someone ask about a velvet magenta sofa on social media and how to work that into a design. I would make it the focal point of the room. Everything else around it I would make neutral. And to finish it off, a contemporary coffee table to pull together all the different elements of the space. This is just one example of a tip I gave a client about mixing and matching materials and styles.

 

I also recently did a Tip Tuesday about mixing materials in one space, a primary bathroom. This bathroom has textured glass, metal, tile, quartz, and wood. Check out the video on my social media channels. You’ll want to stay with a ‘like’ color scheme. The space will look put together and not broken up. A glass textured light fixture next to a brushed silver metal mirror will look like it goes together, but it doesn’t exactly “match” and we love coordinating pieces. Also, mixing different tiles from floor to wall to shower. You can have 2-3 different tiles in one space if they don’t clash. Different shades of the same color palette will be your best bet!

 

My style of design is Modern Transitional, which I have gone over before, but that doesn’t mean I won’t mix in pieces from different styles and aesthetics. I can mix modern farmhouse, vintage, mid-century modern, etc. One way I do so is taking a piece of furniture that is, for example, MCM and pairing it with a modern rug that is neutral with a pop of color. To break up the neutrals and play on that pop of color, I would put a standout color on the wall or in a wallcovering. If I’m doing blues, then I would use a teal green or aqua blue wall color. These colors flow nicely together. I would also try to get a similar color in the other furniture in the space so that it doesn’t look out of place. To finish off a space like this, I would add a bold, glam mirror and it would all look fabulous together! I love to keep the vintage feel with a twist of modern updates.

 

Typically, I like to stay in the modern transitional design scheme by mixing design elements so that they are not “on trend” and will last for years to come. Many times, it is fun to add in a statement piece that I can work and design around to make a space feel fresh. If you have an element like this in your home, then we are more than happy to help you finish off your space the best way possible.

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work! 

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